Cyber Security Architect (IAM)

Cyber Security Architect

12 Month Contract

Remote - Germany or Poland

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Cyber Security Architect to lead the design and evolution of security architectures across a complex consulting and financial services environment.

The role is responsible for ensuring security is embedded across enterprise, cloud, application, and data architectures while supporting business growth, regulatory compliance and digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of modern security capabilities centred around Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust Architecture, data protection, privacy governance and risk-based security controls.

Working closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, technology leaders, risk teams, and client-facing functions, the Cyber Security Architect will help safeguard sensitive financial, commercial and client data whilst enabling innovation and operational efficiency.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in Cyber Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or Security Consulting roles.
• Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services, Consulting, Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, or Wealth Management environments.
• Strong practical experience delivering IAM, Zero Trust and Cloud Security programmes.
• Experience designing security controls for highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with executive stakeholders and influence strategic technology decisions.
• Experience balancing security, compliance, client expectations and commercial objectives.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Systems Architecture
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Active Directory
• Conditional Access
• Privileged Access Management
• Identity Governance
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Azure Security
• Security Governance & Risk
• Data Protection & Privacy
• OneTrust
• Threat Modelling
• Security Design Reviews
• Regulatory Compliance

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CCSP
• CISM
• TOGAF
• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)